Politics

A look at the challenge of dealing with mental illness while in the public eye

By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Tess Conciatori, Matt Loffman

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman announced Thursday that he is in the hospital after voluntarily seeking treatment for clinical depression. Millions of Americans struggle with depression but few politicians ever share their stories publicly. Geoff Bennett discussed this with Jason Kander.

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Senegal police smash car window, forcibly remove opposition leader

By Babacar Dione, Associated Press

Videos recorded by his driver and posted on social media by his supporters showed police physically removing Ousmane Sonko from the back seat of his car after he appeared in a Dakar court on Thursday.

Prosecutor suspended by Gov. DeSantis asks court to reinstate him, citing First Amendment

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

An elected Florida prosecutor who says he was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for political gain and because he is a Democrat is asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate him.

Biden announces new steps to tackle racial inequality in government

By Josh Boak, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Biden signed an executive order on his first day in office in January 2021 that required agencies to conduct reviews and take steps to fix problems.

Moldova's new pro-Western government faces 'crises' amid Russia's war in Ukraine

By Stephen McGrath, Cristian Jardan, Associated Press

Moldova's new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean has been sworn in after winning Parliament's approval, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security concerns amid Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for treatment of depression

By Associated Press

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.

Spain parliament approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and transgender protections

By Jennifer O'Mahony, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press

Spain's parliament has approved laws expanding abortion and trans rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave.

Grand jury in Trump election probe believes some witnesses lied under oath

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

A special grand jury that investigated efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss in Georgia is expressing concerns that "one or more witnesses" called to testify may have lied under oath.

WATCH: State Department holds briefing as Moldova swears in new government

By Associated Press

State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel held a news briefing on Thursday as Moldova swore in its new pro-Western government.

Biden completes medical checkup as he readies for 2024 presidential run

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Biden has finished his roughly three-hour medical checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical in suburban Maryland. The exam is being keenly watched as the oldest president in U.S. history makes plan for an expected reelection campaign.